He did have some critiques of the Model S design, but none pertaining to its capability.

More relevant to the key criticism leveled by Broder — that the Model S does not deliver on its promised 265 mile range — Berman had no issues keeping the car's battery full:

It defies the notion that electric cars are range-limited conveyances...

I managed to make that 207-mile round-trip [through California] with about 25 miles of battery charge remaining when I pulled into my driveway. I never gave a second's thought to range, batteries or kilowatt-hours. I just hauled amps.

Both Times reporters drove a Model S equipped with the largest available battery pack (85 kilowatt hours), which starts at $79,900.

Other automotive publications have been impressed by Musk's car. In November, the Model S was named Car of the Year by Motor Trend Magazine, the first time in the 63-year history of the prestigious award a vehicle with a non-combustion engine has been awarded the prize.